Pro Tools Expert Podcast Episode 306

James, Alan and Julian discuss shortcuts (not the keyboard kind), the merits of software subscription, competitions, answering questions from the community and sharing their finds of the week. DealsWe've teamed up with e-instruments to offer an exclusive bundle that gives you two amazing Session Keys Grand Pianos at almost two for the price of one! Normally each piano sells for €99/$99 and there is no option to buy both the Session Keys Grand S and Y in a bundle. However, we've got this exclusive bundle of both the Session Keys Grand S and Y for just £99 (£82.50 + VAT @ 20%) Check out the deals from our Partners in the Partner Deals section of the Deals page.Talking Points Kindly Sponsored By Universal AudioLooking to get that big analog console sound from your in the box mix? Well, if buy and register any new UAD‑2 DSP Accelerator between January 1st and March 31st, 2018  you will get the world’s most authentic Neve, API, SSL and UA console emulation plug-ins for Mac and Windows with a value of  up to $1196, absolutely FREE as part of the UAD Classic Consoles plug-in promotion. Learn more on the Universal Audio website.Are Shortcuts The Prevailing Spirit Of The Audio Production Age?Buying Pro Tools? Which Is Better, Perpetual License Or Rental SubscriptionCompetitionsDon’t forget to check out our win page, to discover more opportunities to win pro audio software and gear from our Partners, in the Partner Win section, on our Win page.Community Feedback Kindly Sponsored by RSPE Audio SolutionsRSPE Audio has the new PMC result6 studio monitors in stock. result6 is PMC’s new entry-level monitor that takes everything PMC monitoring is famous for and makes it affordable! Contact RSPE or visit rspeaudio.com to learn more about result6.Donal Hodgson wanted to share his experience of getting a two year subscription from Avid when he was only expecting one year.Questions From The CommunityKillian FitzGerald has an issue with his rig which might well be clock-related.Dave Wraight has a question about using a Townsend Sphere with a non-thunderbolt computer.Source Connect NowAs you may know, we are spread out around the UK & Europe when we record the podcast. In the past, we have used a variety of internet-based solutions so we could hear each other.  We have settled on Source Connect Now which gives us ISDN equivalent quality audio using a Chrome browser, no software to install. You can get a free account from Source Elements.Find Of The WeekJulian - Squier Vintage Modified Stratocaster. A lot of guitar for £300.James - The Universal Audio OX - The Amp Top Box. Very cool and sounds great. Review to follow.Alan - 180 degree IP video cameras from Accfly.